Ingredients

2/3 cup tomato juice, preferably fresh squeezed

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or cilantro leaves

Coarse salt

Cayenne pepper

Preparation

Whisk together tomato juice, olive oil, vinegar, and basil in a medium bowl until well combined. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Vinaigrette may be kept refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 2 days.